Provisions
XVII.3 of 1939 • Public health.
APPROVED
The Text
The protection and promotion of the health of the inhabitants of the state are matters of public concern and provision therefor shall be made by the state and by such of its subdivisions and in such manner, and by such means as the legislature shall from time to time determine.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1939
• In Article XVII: Social Welfare
• Has 50 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1938
• Is a new addition
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